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Claim Text: Mark S. Fowler, who spearheaded a deregulatory effort as FCC chairman under President Ronald Reagan, wrote in August 2026 that "The FCC's proceedings against ABC are a gross denial of procedural and substantive due process for ABC."
Simplified Text: Mark S. Fowler, a former FCC chairman under Ronald Reagan, wrote in August 2026 that the FCC's proceedings against ABC deny due process.
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Claim Maker: Mark S. Fowler
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-08", "person": "Mark S. Fowler" }
Subject Tags: Legal Regulation Attributed Statement
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Created: October 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: October 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Free Speech Groups Say the FCC's Disney/ABC Investigation 'Reeks of Political Pretext'

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https://reason.com/2026/09/22/free-speech-groups-say-the-fccs-disney-abc-investigation-reeks-of-political-pretext

Free speech groups, including FIRE and Cato, are challenging the FCC's investigation into Disney/ABC's broadcast licenses, calling it politically motivated. They argue the FCC's actions are an unconstitutional attempt to punish ABC for its independent journalism.

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